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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,188.56, 744,082.68 and 297,471

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,188.56, 744,082.68 and 297,471 is: 410,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,188.56 : 744,082.68 = 297,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,188.56/744,082.68 = 297,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,188.56x = 744,082.68 × 297,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,188.56x = 221,343,018,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,343,018,902.28/539,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,511.34

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